#29 - Sheriff Chris Swanson: Running for Michigan Governor

Chris Swanson is the Genesee County Sheriff best known for peacefully walking with residents during the George Floyd riots and reducing recidivism through his IGNITE program.

Now running for Michigan Governor in 2026, many say “where there’s a camera, there’s a Swanson.” So I wanted to sit down and get to know the man beyond the one-minute clips.

We talk about his family life, the recent Grand Blanc tragedy, safe patient ratios, reducing crime, vaccine mandates, transparency in government, and more.

Timestamps

02:22 - Get to Know Sheriff Swanson
09:47 - On Scene at the Grand Blanc Shooting
25:48 - Fighting for Safe Patient Ratios
31:13 - IGNITE Program
41:54 - Vaccine Mandates
46:04 - Transparency in Government
54:49 - If People Only Knew

Where to Find Swanson:
https://swansonformichigan.com/

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